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Top 10 Cosmetic Procedures at MGH 2008-02-08 11:29:00 Happy Friday Everyone! It's been a long week. Thank goodness it's finally coming to an end. Anyone have big plans for the weekend? I'm going to get a pick out a new bed, swing by the mall, and maybe get some blepharoplasty. Ok just kidding on that last part, I just think it's a fun word.Top 10 Cosmetic Procedures at MGH1. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)2. Liposuction3. Breast Augmentation4. Breast Lift5. Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)6. Eyelid Rejuvenation (Blepharoplasty)7. Face Lift8. Body Lift9. Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)10. Brow LiftKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

1000 Words - Charlize Theron 2008-02-08 11:26:00 Charlize Theron at the Hasty Pudding (Details Here)More Pictures (here)Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Paris Hilton at Harvard University 2008-02-07 10:14:00 Never thought you'd ever see those words in the same sentence did you?Me either.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ... Paris Hilton

Presale: Jesus Christ Superstar May 16-18 2008-02-07 10:03:00 For those of you that aren't into magic and want something a little more "theatre'ish" - Jesus Christ Superstar is also coming to Boston the week after Mr. Copperfield. Personally, I chose to get tix for the magic show over the musical.The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - "I Don't Know How to Love Him", "Hosanna", "Everything's Alright", "What's the Buzz", "Superstar", and "Heaven on Their Mind", this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour's Corey Glover as Judasis as relevant and timeless as ever. The show runs for one weekend May 16-18 at the Opera House. Click (here) for the presale link. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Presale: David Copperfield May 9-11 2008-02-07 09:59:00 I remember watching him as a kid on TV, but I never had a chance to go see him in Vegas. Come to think of it, I've never seen any type of magic show live.David Copperfield is coming to Boston for "AN EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION" which will be playing from May 9-11 at The Opera House.An evening of illusion and magic and displaying his off-the-cuff brand of humor, Copperfield breaks new ground in "Grand Illusion" and takes his art to a grand yet intimate, personal yet universal dimension for an evening of wonders that will never be forgotten. The presale is going on right now, so if you're interested get your tickets fast. The email I got didn't mention when tickets go on sale to the general public. You'll have to register in order to get tickets.Click (here) for the presale link.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Alpha Omega Liquidation 2008-02-06 11:51:00 Ok folks, this is what you've all been waiting for. There is a full page ad in the Metro today announcing that a "Court Authorized Bankruptcy Liquidation of Alpha Omega" starts tomorrow, Thursday 2/6. I wonder if this court announcement is actually just an advertisement in disguise. Obviously now that a series of financial companies own Alpha Omega, I'm sure they want to get rid of everything quickly and get their money back.I'm not in the market for a Rolex or diamonds or anything, but maybe I'll swing by just to see what kind of pricing they have. For those of you that are interested, maybe you can go today, put what you what on hold and then buy it tomorrow when the sale begins. By court order, all Alpha Omega and Alpha Omega Express stores must liquidate their entire inventory immediately. Every diamond, every jewel, every timepieces is available at liquidation prices!Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Upromise$25K Tuition Contest and Scholarship 2008-02-05 15:42:00 We've got a lot of colleges/universities in the Boston area. What does that mean? Lots of broke students that will be paying off loans for the next fifteen years (me included, although I guess I'm down to twelve years now)Upromise, a local company based in Newton, is holding a video contest where the winner will win $25K towards college tuition. Think you or someone you know deserves $25,000 for college? Create a personal video and tell us why. Make us laugh. Make us cry. Just make it you. It's simple. Anyone - student, parent, grandparent or graduate can enter on behalf of themselves or their family members and friends. Just upload your video between now and March 23, 2008. We'll pick ten finalists then YOU - the voting public - decide the grand prize winner by casting votes online! Each finalist walks away with a $500 Bed Bath & Beyond® Gift Card, only one walks away with $25,000 for college! Aaaand, Action!Click (here) for a link to the Tuition Tale contest. Thi ...

Paris Hilton Reminder - 2/6/08 2008-02-05 11:40:00 Just a reminder that if you missed Paris last week (does anyone have pictures from that event?) She'll be in town tomorrow night at Estate after she gets honored by the Harvard Lampoon.Click (here) for details about the event from my original post.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ... Paris Hilton

Boston Winter Restaurant Week 2008 2008-02-04 12:22:00 Restaurant Week is coming back for 2 weeks during March 9-14 and March 16-21. Per usual participating restaurants will be offering special price fixed meals. 3 course lunches for $20.08 and 3 course dinners for $33.08.I got a mailing that states that right now, until February 10th, American Express cardmembers can get a jump on making advance reservations at Restaurant Week restaurants before the general public.Call the restaurant to make the reservation and "mention any American Express Card."See below for the restaurant list.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Chinese New Year in Boston 2008-02-04 12:17:00 As you may or may not know, this week mark's the New Year based on the lunar calendar. As a result, a few Chinese New Year celebrations will be going on throughout the week. Here's a calendar of events:Chinatown Lion DancePerformance by the Boston Chinese Freemasons Athletic ClubThursday at Midnight in front of 6 Tyler StreetHarvard Square Lion Dance ParadeLion Dance Parade Starting at JFK and WinthropEnds at the Hong Kong RestaurantFeb 10 - 2-4pmChinatown FestivalFeb 17 from 10am to 5:30pmPresented by Chinatown Main StreetKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Reminder to Vote 2008-02-04 12:11:00 I'm sure most everyone out there (except for some New York transplants) are dragging their feet today at work due to the unforeseen loss yesterday at the Superbowl. What's done is done. There's always next year.Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. Polling hours are from 7am to 8pm. You can click (here) to figure out where you're supposed to go vote.Granted it's not a victory parade that you'll be taking time off from work for, but the election is important as well. For those of you who don't vote (me included), don't whine when someone you don't like becomes president.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Paris Hilton and Forest Whitaker at Mantra Tonight? 2008-02-01 14:54:00 Just got an email about this. Elite Productions, one group of promoters in the Boston area, send out an email saying the following:Guess who's going to be at Mantra tonight? America's biggest socialite, Paris Hilton, and other hollywood celebrities including Forest Whitaker! This is the biggest A-list celebrity event in Boston for the new year. Tonight's event is completely sold out, but we will honor the guestlist starting at midnight as capacity permits. Please email names (First Name, Last Initial) to guestlist@eliteboston.com by 9PM tonight to get on the guestlist. All tables are completely sold out for tonight. For those of you who will be around, and are interested, check it out and let me know how it goes. If you can't, Paris will be back in a week anyway (here).Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ... Paris Hilton

African Film Festival @ MFA 2008-02-01 11:58:00 The Museum of Fine Arts is hosting the 8th Annual Boston African Film Festival this month. Running from Today until the end of the month of February (2/1-2/29) the MFA will be showcasing highlights from the NY African Film Festival as well as new African Cinema releases.Thirteen new films will be debuting in Boston and span nations throughout Africa including: Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (it was called Zaire when I was a kid), Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.Click (here) for event details and a schedule of the movies that will be played. I have a few friends from Africa and from what they've told me, we get a very skewed perspective of what is going on there through mainstream American media.I think it'd be a good exercise in cultural awareness to see what true African movies are like as opposed to just watching Leonardo DiCaprio running around Africa in search of diamonds.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email us a ... Film

Elton John, Tom Petty, and Andre Rieu 2008-02-01 11:48:00 Yes, I have a very very wide range of musical interests. That being said, there's some great concerts that are either going on sale soon, or just went on sale. Here we go:Elton JohnVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester , Manchester, NHThu, Mar 6, 2008 08:00 PMTickets on Sale since Noon Today (2/1)Click (here) to go to Ticketmaster.Andre RieuTD Banknorth Garden , Boston, MAWed, May 21, 2008 07:30 PMOn Sale Saturday 2/2 at 11am EST (here)Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersTD Banknorth Garden , Boston, MAFri, Jun 13, 2008 07:30 PMOn Sale Monday 2/4 (here)There is a pre-sale going on right now but I don't have the password unfortunately.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email us at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

One Republic at Paradise Rock Club - 2/1 2008-01-31 12:30:00 If you listen to the radio at all, you've heard One Republic's single "Apologize." It was number one on the pop charts in December and even my friend Neal (others may know him as "Kegstand") who never ever listens to music recognized it when it was playing in my car.It's hard to miss when every shopping mall seems to be playing it in their stores. Anyhoo, they're coming to Boston tomorrow, Friday 2/1 for a concert at Paradise Rock Club. I tried checking Ticketmaster/Livenation and you can't seem to buy tickets there - so either the concert date is too close to buy tickets online or they're sold out. Check for yourself (here).The website says tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door, so for those that really want to go, try calling Paradise and ask what's up. Otherwise, you can always go the evening of and I'm sure someone will be scalping tickets.PS. Here's the music video for their new song "Stop & Stare"Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You' ...